Fractional Recruiter Jobs UK
The UK recruitment industry is embracing the fractional model as companies need experienced talent acquisition leadership without permanent overhead. Fractional recruiters and talent directors earn £600-£1,100/day helping scale-ups and enterprises build world-class teams.
With the UK skills shortage intensifying across tech, finance, and healthcare, experienced recruitment leaders are in high demand.
Fractional Recruiter [Day Rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates") UK
| Role Level | Day Rate Range | Typical Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Talent Director / VP TA | £900 - £1,300/day | £1,100 |
| Head of Recruitment | £750 - £1,100/day | £900 |
| Senior Talent Partner | £600 - £900/day | £750 |
| Recruitment Consultant | £500 - £800/day | £650 |
| Employer Branding Lead | £650 - £950/day | £800 |
Sources: CIPD↗, APSCo, REC
Why Companies Hire Fractional Recruiters
Hiring surges: Scale TA capacity for growth phases without permanent cost
Process expertise: ATS implementation, interview frameworks, employer branding
Cost savings: 40-60% cheaper than retained search firms for ongoing needs
Strategic insight: Workforce planning and talent market intelligence
Key Specialisations
Tech Recruitment: Engineering, product, data, AI/ML hiring
Executive Search: C-suite and board-level appointments
Volume Hiring: Scaling from 50 to 500+ rapidly
Employer Branding: EVP development, careers content, Glassdoor strategy
RPO Leadership: Managing outsourced recruitment functions
